Phoenix 14k washed out look

VFX · #1 04-26-2009, 02:50 AM

I fitted some new 150w Phoenix 14k HQI's about a month ago & had the same thing.

My tank looked like a monochromatic wash of blue.

For me this lasted about 2 weeks & now it look's slightly bluer than my previous 14k bulbs.

The only thing I don't like is that they seem to have slightly less PAR than my old Current USA ones.

Give it a few weeks to see if they improve.

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bigblack · #2 04-26-2009, 02:55 AM

thanks for the response vfx, did the washed out look go away completely?

VFX · #3 04-26-2009, 02:59 AM

I fitted them at the end of March I think & as of today the washed out look has gone & my corals are 'popping' again.

Because they're more blue than my last bulbs, my red's & oranges don't quite pop like they used to, but the greens & blues look great.

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bigblack · #4 04-26-2009, 03:14 AM

I wonder what makes the color so washed out in the beginning maybe its too much blue.

Denis · #5 04-26-2009, 03:20 AM

If you want a ballanced look try Giesmann "Coral" bulbs, I love them.

Tom R · #6 04-26-2009, 03:43 AM

I have used both the Giesmann 14500 and the
Pheonix 14000. I like the colour of the Phoenix bulb however i agree my corals showed better colour under the Giesmann. There is however a major price difference between the two.

The Giesmann's cost $119.25 at J&L where as the Phoenix cost $74.95 at Oceanic Corals.

Tom R